Serving Since 1938

Jerry D. Wilkinson: Died 03/15/2017

Jerry was born on April 2 1953 to Rex and Lillie (Sweedman) Wilkinson of Hatfield, Missouri. He was a 1971 Graduate of Stanberry High School, and still holds a state record at the school for track. After that he entered the United States Air Force, serving for 6 years as an airplane mechanic.

On November 27, 1976 he married Cathy Heyde Wilkinson, who survives of the home. They traveled the country working for Herzog Railroad, until settling down. Jerry worked for the next 30 yrs for the Laborers Construction Hall in St. Joseph. He was Union President for 7 years.

Additional survivors include daughter Natalie and Michael Spiking. Jennifer Montoya. Grandchildren Emma, Hannah, Claira, Jacob, Jeffery, and Manuel. Siblings: Darlene and Burton Messner, Dave and Connie Wilkinson, Sharon and Ronnie Graham. In Laws: Ivalou Heyde, Tom and Fern Heyde, Mary Cameron, Karen and Kurt Lipanovich, Debbie and Craig Elder, Kevin and Tia Heyde. And many extended family members including A.R and Mary Wilkinson and Norman and Patricia Baker, as well as a host of friends.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017, at Clarksdale Christian Church with burial in Oak Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at the Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. Memorial Contributions: Island City, Oak or Clarksdale Christian Church or Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com

Cathy, I’m so sorry that Jerry has passed. I didn’t know that he was not well. I remember him with his wild red hair and a very deep laugh. Know of my thoughts and prayers as you all come together to remember the good times and celebrate the hope that our faith gives us.

I am sorry about your dear Grandfather, and I hope that these promises from the Bible will comfort you in this difficult time. Jehovah God is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. And he will wipe away the tears from all faces. Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 25:8 NWT. Jerry will be missed. Peace be with you.

Cathy: our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are and always will be one of our “shining stars”. We send you our deepest sympathy. We pray for God’s comfort, his showing you the way through this dark time. Jerry and Jane Cooper

Cathy,
We’re thinking of you and Natalie and wish you peace in the many happy memories of Jerry. That’s pretty awesome he still holds the track record at Stanberry R-II, what a feat. He was such a pleasant guy to know. Take care.